removing transmission coolant hose 66 dodge dart HELP!

I usually bend them back a couple inches to make sure they're out of the way. Just don't over bend them or they can kink. It's easy, and you would have to get violent with them to kink them. Take caution not to crossthread the tube nuts when your reinstalling it. The "connectors" are usually brass or some softer metal. Crossthreading one isn't the end of the world but it would be a bummer to have to chase one down at the parts store.